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Dr. Douglas Bishop, MD

Placerville, CA

36 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bishop, Ophthalmologist in Placerville, CA?

    Dr. Douglas Bishop, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Placerville, CA. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified. Dr. Bishop graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr, Ophthalmology; Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Bishop is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bishop’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bishop’s office at (530) 344-2020.

    Where did Dr. Bishop go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr, Ophthalmology; Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Loma Linda University Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Bishop board certified as an Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. Douglas Bishop, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Bishop speak?

    Dr. Bishop and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Bishop treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Bishop diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Bishop. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Preglaucoma
    • Ocular Hypertension
    • Glaucoma
    • Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Open-angle glaucoma suspect
    • Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Wide-Angle Glaucoma
    • POAG
    • Early Glaucoma
    • Borderline Glaucoma
    • Risk of Glaucoma
    • High Eye Pressure
    • Elevated Intraocular Pressure
    • Eye pressure problem
    • Chronic Simple Glaucoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
    • H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
    • H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
    • H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
    • H401111: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, mild stage

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Other Secondary Cataract
    • Secondary Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Cataract from another condition
    • Complicated cataract
    • Acquired cataract
    • After-Cataract
    • Posterior Capsule Opacification
    • PCO

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
    • H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye
    • H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye
    • H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Nearsightedness
    • Age-Related Farsightedness
    • Farsightedness
    • Refractive Errors
    • Farsightedness (Hyperopia)
    • Myopia
    • Difficulty Seeing Far Away
    • Blurry Distance Vision
    • Presbyopia
    • Aging Eyes
    • Difficulty Reading Up Close
    • Hyperopia
    • Long-sightedness
    • Hypermetropia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5213: Myopia, bilateral
    • H524: Presbyopia
    • H5203: Hypermetropia, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Early Diabetic Eye Disease (Both Eyes)
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Mild Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Bilateral
    • Early Retina Damage in Both Eyes
    • Beginning Diabetic Retinopathy in Both Eyes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E113293: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Squamous Blepharitis
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Scaly eyelid inflammation
    • Dandruff-like eyelids
    • Chronic blepharitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H01029: Squamous blepharitis unspecified eye, unspecified eyelid
    • H01023: Squamous blepharitis right eye, unspecified eyelid

    Also known as:

    • Baggy Eyelids
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Droopy eyelids
    • Excess eyelid skin
    • Dermatochalasis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid

    Also known as:

    • Dry Eyes
    • Tears
    • Dry eye syndrome
    • Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
    • Ocular dryness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands

    Also known as:

    • Dry Macular Degeneration
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Dry AMD
    • Atrophic Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353131: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, early dry stage

    Also known as:

    • Aging of the eye's gel
    • Eye Disease
    • Vitreous Detachment
    • Vitreous syneresis
    • Eye gel breakdown
    • Vitreous aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H43811: Vitreous degeneration, right eye

    What procedures does Dr. Bishop perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Bishop performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Bishop. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
    • Tear Duct Opening Procedure
    • Pterygium Removal with Graft
    • Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
    • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
    • Posterior Capsulotomy
    • Secondary Cataract Removal
    • Laser Eye Surgery
    • Lacrimal Punctum Incision
    • Punctal Dilation
    • Blocked Tear Duct Opening
    • Tear Duct Snip
    • Pterygium Excision with Autograft', 'Conjunctival Graft for Pterygium', 'Surfer's Eye Surgery with Graft
    • Iridotomy
    • Iridectomy
    • Laser Glaucoma Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
    • 68440: Snip incision of lacrimal punctum
    • 65426: Excision or transposition of pterygium; with graft
    • 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)

    Also known as:

    • Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
    • Chalazion Removal
    • Extensive Ectropion Repair
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Droopy Eyelid Surgery
    • Upper Eyelid Reduction
    • Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
    • Eyelid Cyst Excision
    • Stye Removal Surgery
    • Meibomian Cyst Removal
    • Eyelid Ectropion Surgery
    • Tarsal Strip Operation
    • Lower Eyelid Repair
    • Outward Turning Eyelid Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
    • 67800: Excision of chalazion; single
    • 67917: Repair of ectropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip operations)

    Also known as:

    • Tear Duct Plug Insertion
    • Probing of Tear Duct
    • Punctal Plug Insertion
    • Lacrimal Punctum Closure
    • Dry Eye Plugs
    • Nasolacrimal duct probing
    • Tear duct irrigation
    • Blocked tear duct treatment
    • Lacrimal duct probing

    CPT Codes:

    • 68761: Closure of the lacrimal punctum; by plug, each
    • 68810: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation;

    Also known as:

    • Foreign Body Removal from Eye Surface
    • Eye Foreign Object Removal
    • Conjunctival Foreign Body Excision
    • Scleral Foreign Body Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 65210: Removal of foreign body, external eye; conjunctival embedded (includes concretions), subconjunctival, or scleral nonperforating

    Also known as:

    • Corneal Foreign Body Removal with Slit Lamp
    • Eye Foreign Object Removal
    • Corneal Rust Ring Removal
    • Slit Lamp Foreign Body Extraction

    CPT Codes:

    • 65222: Removal of foreign body, external eye; corneal, with slit lamp

    Also known as:

    • Eyelash Removal for Trichiasis
    • Trichiasis Epilation
    • Forceps Epilation of Eyelashes
    • Ingrown Eyelash Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 67820: Correction of trichiasis; epilation, by forceps only

    Also known as:

    • Abscess Drainage
    • Abscess
    • Incision and Drainage (I&D)
    • Boil Lancing
    • Cyst Drainage
    • Skin Abscess Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single

    Does Dr. Bishop accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bishop accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (530) 344-2020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bishop accept in Placerville, CA?

    Dr. Bishop in Placerville, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Correct Care Integrated Health

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Medicare

    • Other TPA

    • Physicians Mutual Insurance Company

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Bishop's office located?

    Dr. Douglas Bishop's Primary Practice

    4300 Golden Center Dr Ste A

    Placerville, CA 95667

    (530) 344-2020

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    What is Dr. Bishop's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Bishop's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093721938.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bishop?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bishop

    What is Dr. Douglas Bishop's specialty?

    Dr. Bishop is a Ophthalmologist near Placerville, CA. An ophthalmologist possesses the knowledge and professional skills required to deliver comprehensive eye and vision care. These medical doctors are trained to diagnose, monitor, and treat all ocular and visual disorders, whether through medical or surgical interventions. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of issues affecting the eye and its structures, including the eyelids, orbit, and visual pathways. Additionally, ophthalmologists prescribe vision services, such as glasses and contact lenses, to help patients achieve optimal visual health. Contact Dr. Bishop to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Douglas Bishop affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bishop is affiliated with Marshall Hospital, UC Davis Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Douglas Bishop accepting new patients in Placerville, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Douglas Bishop is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Douglas Bishop offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bishop's office at (530) 344-2020 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Douglas Bishop?

    Please contact Dr. Bishop's office at (530) 344-2020 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Douglas Bishop have?

    Dr. Douglas Bishop is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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